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RTHK will in due course be given increased access to the television channels, especially prime time. Arrangements that will be incorporated in the new television licences on offer will give RTHK an increase in the total number of hours that must be made available for their programmes within defined
access to prime time.
Tobacco Advertising on TV and Radio
It is well known that the Government is firmly committed to a policy of discouraging tobacco smoking.
The BRB's proposal to ban tobacco advertising on radio and TV in aid of that policy has attracted
As is the case in other heated public debate. countries where this subject has been discussed, opinions are strongly held on all sides.
After considering all these arguments carefully, the Government has accepted in principle the case for a total ban on tobacco advertising and sponsorship on TV and radio. This ban will, however, be introduced by a phased programme so as to lessen its impact on
There will be three the TV and radio stations.
phases. At first, there will be stricter controls on tobacco advertisements being shown on TV through
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